Dark Carnival by Enlightened Genetics

Dark Carnival strain photo
Type indica/sativaFlower ±66 daysCross Darkwing Duck × Animal Cookies

Dark Carnival, from breeder Enlightened Genetics, is an indica-leaning strain descended from Darkwing Duck × Animal Cookies. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 66 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Dark Carnival grows against.

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BreederEnlightened Genetics
Typeindica/sativa
Flowering time±66 days
EnvironmentOutdoors, Greenhouse
LineageDarkwing Duck × Animal Cookies

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Ancestry Pedigree

Darkwing Duck
Red Scare Seed Company
Howard the Duck
Red Scare Seed Company
Bubba Kush
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West Coast Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
Chem 91 Skunk VA
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Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
USA Indica
Original Strains
OG Kush
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Thailand Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
Daffie
CannaVenture Seeds
OG LA Affie
Unknown or Legendary
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
OG LA Affie
Unknown or Legendary
Intergalactic
Exotic Genetix
Constantine
Exotic Genetix
Orange Valley OG
Relentless Genetics
SFV OG
Clone Only Strains
Agent Orange
SubCools The Dank
Orange Velvet
Unknown or Legendary
Skunk
Unknown or Legendary
Skunk Nr1
Cultivators Choice
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
Mexico Sativa
Original Strains
Colombia Sativa
Original Strains
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
Jack the Ripper
SubCools The Dank
Jacks Cleaner
SubCools The Dank
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
Jamaica Sativa
Original Strains
Jack Herer
Sensi Seeds
Northern Lights Nr5
The Seed Bank
Northern Lights 5 Skunk Nr1 F1 Hybrid
The Seed Bank
Northern Lights Nr5
The Seed Bank
Skunk Nr1
The Seed Bank
Skunk Nr1
Cultivators Choice
Original Haze
Cultivators Choice
Haze
Unknown or Legendary
Space Queen
BC Growers Association
Romulan
Unknown or Legendary
Mostly Indica
Original Strains
Cinderella 99
Brothers Grimm
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Jack Herer
Sensi Seeds
Unknown Strain
Original Strains
P94
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Cinderella 88
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
P75
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
P50
Unknown or Legendary
Princess
Unknown or Legendary
Shiva Skunk
Sensi Seeds
The Cube
Exotic Genetix
The Cube
Exotic Genetix
Starfighter
Alien Genetics
Lemon Alien Dawg
Alien Genetics
Alien Dog
The Cali Connection
Lemon Kush
Alien Genetics
Lemon G
Clone Only Strains
Colombia Hybrid
Original Strains
Afghanistan Indica
Original Strains
Tahoe Alien
Alien Genetics
Tahoe OG Kush
The Cali Connection
Alien Kush
Alien Genetics
Las Vegas Purple Kush
Clone Only Strains
Alien Technology
Unknown or Legendary
Starfighter IX2
Exotic Genetix
Starfighter
Alien Genetics
Exotic Fighter
Exotic Genetix
Starfighter
Alien Genetics
Starfighter F2
Exotic Genetix
Starfighter
Alien Genetics
Animal Cookies
BC Bud Depot
Girl Scout Cookies
Clone Only Strains
F1 Durban
Unknown or Legendary
Cherry Pie Kush
Unknown or Legendary
Durban Poison
Dutch Passion
Africa Sativa
Original Strains
Chem Dawg
Unknown or Legendary
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Fire OG Bx3
BC Bud Depot
Fire Kush
Clone Only Strains
OG Kush
Clone Only Strains
Unknown Strain
Original Strains

Growing Dark Carnival: what to expect

As an indica-leaning plant, expect a modest stretch after the flip (roughly 50–100%) and dense bud structure — which makes late-flower humidity discipline the main risk: keep RH in the 40s once buds fatten to stay ahead of mold. Growers familiar with Darkwing Duck or Animal Cookies will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Dark Carnival FAQ

How long does Dark Carnival take to flower?

Dark Carnival typically flowers in around 66 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Dark Carnival an indica or a sativa?

Dark Carnival is listed as indica/sativa.

What are the parents of Dark Carnival?

Dark Carnival was bred from Darkwing Duck × Animal Cookies by Enlightened Genetics.

What environment does Dark Carnival like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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